Clinical Psychologist

Psychologist Position

The VISN 2 Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) is hiring a full-time Psychologist to work exclusively in the Suicide Prevention Telehealth Program. This is a VISN-based position located in the VISN 2 Clinical Resource Hub. A Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) is a repository of clinical and administrative staff that serve Veterans Affairs facilities within a Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN). This position falls under the general supervision of the VISN CRH Mental Health (MH) Section Chief. Staff within the Suicide Prevention National Telehealth Program are expected to provide outpatient, evidence-based, suicide prevention psychotherapy services (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention, Problem-Solving Therapy for Suicide Prevention, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to Veterans across the VISN and provide other services that align with suicide prevention needs (i.e., training, consultation, etc.) and current/future Clinical Practice Guidelines. Services are conducted virtually, with VA Video Connect (VVC) as the primary modality, although this position may require travel to VISN medical centers or Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOC). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintains high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and their families. Independently works with Veterans and their families within the context of suicide risk.
2. Completes thorough medical review and psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans. Must be able to utilize this assessment and the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide (2024) in facilitating the Veteran's maximum use of treatment for attainment of the highest level of recovery that is possible and practicable.
3. Completes all reporting requirements set forth by SPP and CRH
4. Participates as a member of a Suicide Prevention National Telehealth Program treatment team and engages in active collaboration with Veterans and family as well as other interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
5. Possesses knowledge of current literature and experience in use of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses, as well as in suicide risk assessment and intervention.
6. Facilitates enrollment and discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members.
7. Serves as a liaison between Veterans and their families and VA and community resources ensuring thorough delivery of suicide prevention-related services.
8. Possesses knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities and to provide counseling and/or skills groups for Veterans and families.
9. Provides consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits, specialty programs, and advance directives.
10. Provides consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and their families particularly related to suicide risk and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning, compliance with treatment, and discharge planning.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)